How Smart Energy Management Can Counter Soaring Power Costs and AI-Driven Grid Strain
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Lancashire Council’s Fracking Stance Sparks Debate Amid Energy Policy Shifts
Local Government Defies Calls for Permanent Fracking Ban The Reform UK-led Lancashire County Council has declined to support a motion…
South African Government Approves Major Energy Sector Leadership Changes and New Power Plan
The South African government has reportedly approved significant board changes at state-owned energy enterprises Eskom and Necsa. These leadership shifts coincide with the approval of a new Integrated Resource Plan aimed at addressing the nation’s power challenges.
Major Energy Sector Restructuring Approved
The Cabinet of South Africa has reportedly approved significant board changes at key state-owned energy enterprises alongside a new Integrated Resource Plan, according to recent government announcements. Sources indicate these decisions represent a comprehensive approach to addressing the country’s ongoing energy challenges and transitioning toward more sustainable power generation.
Corsock Renewable Energy Project Faces Third Appeal Process Amid Local Opposition
The controversial Corsock wind farm project has entered its third appeal process with the Scottish Government after local council delays. Developers have revised turbine specifications and environmental plans, while community opposition continues over visual impact concerns. The proposed seven-turbine installation could reportedly power over 35,500 homes if approved.
Third Appeal Filed for Corsock Wind Energy Development
Renewable energy developers have reportedly submitted a third appeal to the Scottish Government regarding the proposed Corsock wind farm project, according to recent reports. This marks the latest chapter in a prolonged approval process that has seen multiple revisions to the development plans. Sources indicate the appeal was triggered after Dumfries and Galloway Council failed to render a decision within mandated timeframes, forcing developers to seek higher-level intervention.
Industry pushing solar energy in South Africa
TITLE: South Africa’s Industrial Sector Ignites Unprecedented Solar Power Revolution South Africa is experiencing a remarkable energy transformation driven primarily…
Lone Star Power Play: How Texas Energy Infrastructure Fuels Next-Gen AI Datacenters
The Texas energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as AI datacenter developers flock to the state’s oil-rich regions, drawn…
Eskom’s Diesel Power Generation Remains High Despite Loadshedding Relief
South Africa’s power utility Eskom continues relying heavily on diesel-powered generation despite dramatically reduced loadshedding. The open-cycle gas turbines produced over 1,000 gigawatt-hours in the first half of 2025/26, costing substantially more than coal-based electricity generation.
Eskom’s Continued Diesel Dependency Despite Loadshedding Improvement
Despite experiencing just four days of rolling blackouts during the first half of the 2025/26 financial year, South Africa’s power utility Eskom reportedly generated more than 1,000 gigawatt-hours of electricity using its diesel-powered open-cycle gas turbines, according to recent reports. This continued reliance on expensive generation methods comes even as the utility has made significant progress in reducing loadshedding compared to previous years.